Ryan LittleEagle (Mar. 2023)

Living in the Limelight

Ryan LittleEagle is a Native American singer-songwriter and musician from San Antonio, Texas, now living in Black Hills, South Dakota. Influenced by the likes of George Strait, Johnny Cash, and others, Littleeagle blends the rich storytelling of Country/Americana music with the cultural roots of First Nations music, creating a style called "Native Americana." Ryan is a multi-award-winning international performer and musician having won two Native American Music Awards and two Canadian Indigenous Music Awards. Ryan has enjoyed performing for diverse crowds throughout the United States, and internationally in the Caribbean and South America. He has released four albums as well several singles, including his most recent release, “Made for 2,” featured here on this podcast. Additionally, LittleEagle is a Native American cultural educator and traditional dancer, having spoken at private events, museums, schools, and colleges throughout the United States. His great respect for his culture and people is evident and represented in a positive way through his music.